The Travel Club’s Donate Your Old Case for a Cause Returns This March

A suitcase carries more than belongings—it holds stories. Now, yours can embark on a new adventure, helping others travel toward new opportunities. The Travel Club is once again rolling out its Donate Your Old Case for a Cause, an initiative, happening from March 13 to 16, 2025, at SM Mall of Asia, Eastwood Mall, and Estancia Mall. This program allows customers to trade in their pre-loved but still usable luggage and bags in exchange for up to 40% off on select travel gear.

But more than just great deals, this initiative carries a bigger purpose. In partnership with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), all donated luggage will go to first time Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who need reliable travel companions as they embark on their new journey abroad.

Customers who participate in the trade-in program can enjoy special discounts on featured items. Discounts range from 15% to 40%, depending on the collection. For those who prefer regular-priced items, a 10% discount will be offered.

The trade-in follows a simple one-to-one basis:
One (1) luggage = Discount on one (1) luggage
One (1) bag = Discount on one (1) bag

Traded-in bags (such as backpacks, messenger bags, and duffel bags) may be used to avail of discounts on bags, but if the customer opts to purchase luggage instead, a lower discount will be applied.

What Can Be Traded In?
Accepted luggage and bags must be in working condition. Minor issues like missing zipper pullers or dents are fine, but those with broken wheels, damaged zippers, or cracked shell will not be accepted. The final assessment of donated items will be made by The Travel Club team.

How It Works

1. Bring your pre-loved luggage or bag to any participating The Travel Club stores.
2. Hand it over to the store representative in exchange for a Sale Number Tag (SNT).
3. Use your SNT to avail of discounts on featured collections or regular-priced items.
4. Complete your purchase at the cashier.
5. If you don’t find the perfect item, you can either reclaim your luggage on the same day or use your SNT for 10% off regular-priced items.

A Trade That Goes Beyond Shopping
More than just decluttering, this initiative is an opportunity to help others take their first step toward a new beginning. By donating your old luggage, you’re making a meaningful impact on the lives of OFWs who are setting off to build a future for their families.

Be part of this cause and catch trade in sale happening from March 13 to 16, 2025, at The Travel Club SM Mall of Asia, Eastwood Mall, and Estancia Mall.

For more details, read more at The Travel Club website.

Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-216901 Series of 2025.

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5 Ways to maximize your savings this 11.11

It’s sale season once again and we are all looking forward to the best deals from our favorite brands! With Christmas around the corner - we are also on the lookout for gifts! So I’m sure we all have our alarms ready for 11.11 midnight.

It does not have to be all about spending though - you can also save so that you can shop more! And that is possible with ShopBack - where you can get cashback for every purchase. And with 11.11 being the biggest sale of the year - you can be assured these are the best deals that you can get thus the hashtag #PinakaExtraaa!

Here are our tips on how you can maximize your shopping experience with ShopBack:

Double Your Cashback
For 11.11 - users can get a chance to double their cashback when they join the challenge in the ShopBack app. Winners are picked daily and in fact there are some winners already! You can see below that some users got P400 cashback from Nike which would now be P800! That is a lot of savings. The one who shopped from Klook gets an even bigger one with now P1,500+ cashback. That is enough additional pocket money for your next trip!

P11 New User Guarantee + P11,000 referral bonus
Users who sign up and make a purchase via Shopback from November 3-13 would also get a minimum guarantee of P11 cashback! For these users - if they get lower than P11 cashback on their first purchase - they would be given the remaining amount within 7 days.

Moreover, referring friends on ShopBack would also give you even more savings. On top of the P100 referral bonus - users also get a chance to win P11K by participating in the referral challenge.

Higher cashback from your favorite brands
This is where it gets exciting - the cashback rates for your favorite brands. For example - Uniqlo is giving up to 15% cashback this 11.11. That means for a P10,000 purchase you get P1,500! That is enough for another outfit! You can maximize your savings further with travel - where you can get cashback deals from Agoda and Booking.com - for a P10,000 hotel stay you get P750 back!

Join the Shopback challenges
On top of the cashback you get from purchasing from brands - you can also get cashback by joining other challenges in the ShopBack app! Challenges give you bonus cashback when you complete certain actions. For instance - you can get up to P100 by just visiting stores! Another challenge also gives rewards for every purchase in a category like travel, fashion, or sports. Challenges may be accessed by tapping EARN MORE on the Shopback homescreen.

There are also exciting challenges that you asked for! A couple of weeks ago - users were asked what deals they want and that is being given! Some of these include a 50% cashback challenge on Nike, Adidas, and more, a chance to win an P11K shopping spree with Lazada, and even a chance to win hotel stays with Expedia.

Avail this exclusive offer
You can get P110 bonus cashback when you sign up with this link: https://app.shopback.com/phl/partner/SBPH1111PR

If you are an existing user - go to EARN MORE, click code, and input SB11PR to get an extra P50 cashback when you purchase at least P500.

So what are you all waiting for, shop now!

About ShopBack
The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform, serving over 38 million shoppers across ten markets.

ShopBack was founded in 2014 and today, ShopBackers across the region continue to win over shoppers by constantly upping their game - be it rewards or meaningful experiences - such that shoppers can achieve a personal victory every time they use ShopBack.

The Group powers over US$3.7 billion in annual sales for over 15,000 online and in-store merchant partners. In 2022, ShopBack launched ShopBack Pay and PayLater, extending the platform's offerings into financial services, and providing shoppers responsible and convenient payment options at checkout.

Download the ShopBack app on Google Play, AppStore or App Gallery. For more exciting ShopBack offers, visit the official website at https://www.shopback.ph/ and follow the official social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok.

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Blue Water Day Spa and ambassadors announces new treatments

I remember my first visit to Blue Water Day Spa when they opened at Greenhills 12 years ago. Now celebrating their anniversary, I am excited to share the new treatments they had to offer, plus the growing family of ambassadors give you relatable advises on these treatments that will surely give you the pampering that you need from all stresses we get from urban living. It is what we call "slashie" life where we detach ourselves the busy life and be our own self again which we enjoy.

For Blue Water Day Spa, they take care of yourself to revive and rejuvenate all the energy lost from a busy day. In line with new wellness treatments and procedures that can make you feel good and young again when you need it. It is very important to take care of yourself since the world requires an active lifestyle in urban life.

Blue Water Day Spa's wellness ambassadors shared their favorite treatments and how it keeps them rejuvenated in their "slashie" life. Hunk talents Benjamin Alves, Ervic Vijandre and David Licauco all love treatments after working out and playing basketball. For Ms Blanca Mercado, her job as Manila Times' COO and a busy mother asks for best treatment in Blue Water Day Spa.

Ms Blanca Mercado takes care of her good looks with Anti-Aging Facial Treatment, Benjamin Alves and Ervic Vijandre enjoys Athele's Massage after a tiring basketball game or a visit from the gym, David Licauco endorses Combo Herbal Massage, and Man of the World 2017 Mustafa Galal Elizali loves Revitashape to keep his toned body.

Something new in BWDS gives pampering to little kids. Youngest spa ambassadors Chloe Simisim, Kurt Wyatt Yap and Jaden Emmanuel Trinidad experience Baby Massage which other kids can try too.

Blue Water Day Spa Ambassadors (Benjamin Alves, Blanca Mercado, Kim Chiu, David Licauco, Ervic Vijandre and Mustafa Galal Elizali with BWSD Executives and Fabio Ide

Finally, Primetime Princess Kim Chiu joins the BWDS family promoting MLD or Manual Lymphatic Massage which flushes out stress and helps in slimming and promoting internal wellness using soft pressure targeting the nodes in our body.

Kim Chiu for Blue Water Day Spa

This October, BWDS offers 40% discount in all services in celebration of their anniversary. Take advantage of this offer until the end of the month.

For more information on Blue Water Day Spa and its services and other promos, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bwdspa

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Disneyland Tickets Discounts found online!

I've never gone to Disneyland because I thought that it is very expensive. First, it is not in the Philippines, second, I know that I will trash a lot of money going there. But I grew up with the lovable Disney characters, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Daisy Duck and all the other characters under the Disney franchise. Not to mention the fairytale characters, Pinocchio, Peter Pan and the Disney Princesses, adding Rapunzel to the list which makes every kid and kids-at-heart childhood memorable.

Well enough for reminiscing my childhood. As much as I really wanted to go to Disneyland, I am not very motivated because of the expenses I might encounter. Good heavens that there is a reference that will guide you where to get discounted Disneyland tickets. I don't know who the author is but we should be thankful about it.

Now that I only have to worry about my flight and where to stay at the nearest Disneyland because of cheap Disneyland tickets can be found with the help of the Disneyland Secrets book. It is also a guide to find Disneyland coupons which can be used when you travel.

I would like to try these sites where I can get these discounts. If you have tried it yourself, let me know if it's okay. We're off to Disneyland!

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